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#1019091

Hello everyone,

I am seeing a surgeon for a consultation in a few days and wondered if anyone had some definitive questions for me to add to my list. I’ve been reading and making an initial list, but I realize those of you who’ve been there, probably have questions they wished they’d asked/were definitely sure to ask prior to the appt.

He’s a general surgeon, too, if that helps with the list-making.

Thanks!
A

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#1069138

Hi – good for you a BIG step in the right direction! I am now 14 days post op!

Its the ENT surgeons who do it over here in my locality. They just run through the risks – which they have to and I asked questions about complications etc.. she was very reassuring ” title=”Smile” />

I asked about returning to work ans explained the nature of my work to her
What will happen after the op – how long will it take to recover –
I also asked what seemed a really obvious question but I asked about my GD and her confirmation that I will always have it…she was great in explaining it all to me although admitted that an endo would be more qualified to do so.
she explained about scarring – wasn’t worried about that at all and infact you would hardly notice my scar at all – she has done an amazing job
How long will I be in hospital?
when I can I start lifting as I have 2 kids etc..?

What I didn’t ask and should have (perhaps actually discussed with my endo) was how i would feel going from hyper to hypo – that has been my biggest challenge emotionally ” title=”Wink” />

Can’t think of anything else as she was so well versed as she highlighted she did around 40 thyroidectomies a year so it was all in a days work for her and her confidence and reputation settled my uneasiness – although I was still very anxious about the op itself.

Also my levels were running hyper at the time of surgery but it still went ahead – may want to ask about possible scenarios like that?

Wishing you lots of luck! Its the best decision you will have made with regards to your health! I have no regrets what so ever ” title=”Wink” />

xxx

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#1069139

GOOD Luck.

Hyperm, really covered everything. She obviously just went through with that so I would re read her post to make sure you get all her really good information down on paper ” title=”Smile” />

<3 krystal

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